The Role
The position is fixed term for up to 3 years and funded by the
EPSRC Hub on the Mathematical and Computational Foundations of AI, titled
“Mathematical Foundations of Intelligence: An ‘Erlangen Programme’ for AI”
(EPSRC grant EP/Y028872/1). The emphasis will be on tropical and
non-Archimedean geometry applied to machine learning. The position
involves collaborating with the PIs and external academic and industry partners
on research projects focussed on the mathematical and computational foundations
of machine learning and AI. There will of course be time to pursue independent
research. The expectation is that the post-holder will use the
project to complement their own research, to bolster their research track
record and support them in developing their own research ideas and research
identity.
Key responsibilities:
- To understand and convey material of a specialist or
highly technical nature to the team or group of people through
presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research
papers in conferences and publications.
- To prepare and deliver presentations on research
outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors,
academic and non-academic audiences.
- To publish high quality outputs, including papers for
submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at
conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal
Investigator or Grant-holder.
- To assist with the development of research objectives
and proposals.
- To conduct individual and collaborative research
projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or
Grant-holder.
- To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder
and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify
areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research
portfolio.
- To deal with problems that may affect the achievement
of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal
Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative
solutions.
- To liaise with research colleagues and make internal
and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form
relationships for future research collaboration.
- To plan and manage own research activity, research
resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of
research projects.
- To deliver training in research techniques/approaches
to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
- To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful
working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is
treated fairly with dignity and respect.
- To engage in wider citizenship to support the
department and wider discipline.
- To engage in continuing professional development by
participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or
by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant
training and development courses.
This post is for a fixed term of 36 months; funding is available
from EPSRC grant EP/Y028872/1 for this duration only and the position must
start no later than 31st January, 2025.